125 Jubilee Celebrations

Wed Mar 13, 13:00 - Sun Mar 17, 13:00

Kingswood College

ABOUT

The 125 Year Jubilee Celebrations

Please visit the Jubilee Webpage for detailed information and programmes: http://125.kingswoodcollege.com


Kingswood College will be celebrating its 125 Jubilee on 14 March 2019. This is an amazing milestone and will be celebrated in style by pupils, parents, staff and alumni at various events that will be taking place during the course of the year. The celebrations will include dinners, sporting events, fundraising initiatives, visits to our alumni network across the globe to name but a few.


If you have any questions or would like to chat, please give Carey or Dee Hobson a call on +27 46 603 6626 / +27 46 603 6628


EVENTS NOT TO MISS

 


Wednesday 13th March


Junior School Foundation Day Celebration.
Time: 16h00 | Venue: City Lords/Wyvern            
This will be an informal celebration for junior school pupils and staff. Join in for plenty of fun and games!

Senior School Foundation Day Dinner
Time: 18h30 | Venue: High Performance Centre
This dinner will be attended by all senior school pupils and staff

 


Thursday 14th March


Foundation Day Chapel Service
Time: 07h30 | Venue: Kingswood Chapel
This service will be attended by the whole school and staff. OKs and parents are also welcome to attend

School photograph
Time: 08h00 | Venue: TBC
(All pupils and staff)

Registration Commences in the OK Club Office
Time: 08h30 | Venue: Wyvern Club
The office will be open for registration 08h30-17h00 each day until Saturday at 14h00

Kingswood U13 Co-Ed Hockey Festival Begins
Time: 09h00 | Venue: TBC

Completion Of The Ceremonial March
Time: 09h30 | Venue:  School House Lawn
Did you know that before Kingswood moved to its current site on Burton Street in 1896, the School was founded in what was known as the “Tin University” (behind what is now Winchester House, on Rhodes University campus) As part of the Jubilee Celebrations, a procession of Kingswood staff, pupils and OKs will walk from the original site back to School House and hand over a commemorative plaque to the School. Join us in awaiting the arrival of the procession on the School House Lawn at around 10h00, where our Music School will showcase their talents.

Birthday tea for staff, parents, OKs and pupils
Time: 10h30 | Venue: School House  Lawn
Join us for a birthday tea on School House Lawn to kickstart the Jubilee weekend celebrations - guests, parents, staff and pupils welcome.

Pre-Primary Picnic/Treasure Hunt
Time: 11h00 | Venue: Kingswood Pre Primary

Lunch (All Welcome)
Time: 12h30 | Venue: Wyvern Club
Light pub lunches available at the Wyvern

OK Reunion Registration
Time: 14h00 | Venue: Wyvern Club
Reunion registration for the classes of 1979/1980 open at the OK Club Office

Jubilee Music Concert
Time: 19h00 | High Performance Centre
Music through the Ages: The highly acclaimed Kingswood Music School will thrill you with a wide variety of music that will take you on a musical journey spanning the last 125 years. The Wyvern Club will be open for refreshments after the concert.

OK Reunion Dinner
Time: 20h00 | Venue: Wyvern Club
Classes of 1979 and 1980 Reunion Dinner at the Wyvern (Tickets available for purchase)

 


Friday 15th, March


Tea for staff, parents, OKs and pupils
Time: 10h00 | Venue: Cops Lawn
Tea will be served on Cops Lawn for all guests, parents, staff. The museum will also be open and feel free to visit the Art, Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Centre in the Cohen Building

Tour of Commemoration Church
Time: 10h30 | Depart from Cops Lawn (Shuttle Service Available)
Commemoration ‘Commem’ Church holds a special place in Kingswood's history. Join us for a journey back in time. A shuttle service to Commem departing from Cops Lawn will be available.

Lunch (All Welcome)
Time: 12h30 | Venue: Wyvern
Please join us for lunch at the Wyvern, a place where old and new friends come together. Make your booking via our online booking portal.

Tour of Campus
Time: 14h30 | Venue: Depart from City Lords/Wyvern Club
Join us for a tour of our beautiful campus, to visit old haunts and see the exciting new developments.

War Cries and Official Welcome from Head Prefects
Time: 19h00 | Venue: City Lords Pavilion
Feel the Kingswood “gees” and join us for war cries, which will no doubt stir up nostalgia and leave you riddled with goosebumps!

Jubilee Cocktail Party
Time: 19h30 | Venue: Kingswood College High-Performance Centre | Theme: Explore-Discover-Experience | Dress: Fashionably Formal
Please join us for what promises to be a memorable evening of formidable flavours, quirky quenchers and exciting entertainment. Mingle at the gin bar, sip on Jubilee craft beer, savour delightful canapes and listen to the wonderful sounds of live musicians, as you make your way through our enchanting 125 experience!  
 


Saturday 16th, March


Old Kingswoodian Club AGM
Time: 09h00 | Venue: Chapel
All OKs are invited to attend this important meeting at which a number of prestigious OK Awards will be announced

Break-away Session
Time: 09h30 | Venue: Wyvern Club
A tea with a talk by guest speaker has been arranged for guests whose partners are attending the OK AGM and wish for an alternative. To book for this function please contact Dee Hobson ([email protected]). No charge.
 

Official Kingswoodian Club Photograph
Time: 10h30 | Venue: TBC
Welcoming all old Kingswoodians, past and present, parents and staff to join us for our commemorative 125 OK Photograph.

Past vs Present Sport
Time: 11h00  | Venue: TBC
Calling all local and visiting OKs to dust off your sporting gear and join in the Past vs. Present sports games! Cricket, Tennis, Netball and Hockey all being played. Contact the OK Club to get involved.

Visits to Boarding Houses
Time: 11h00 | Venue: TBC
Take a walk down memory lane with us: Inviting all OKs and parents to visit their boarding houses. Tea and snacks will be served while you are officially welcomed back to your old house.

Lunch (All Welcome)
Time: 12h30 | Venue: Wyvern Club
Please join us for lunch at the Wyvern, a place where old and new friends come together. Make your booking via our online booking portal.

Exploring Kingswood
From 14h15 to 16h30 please feel free to explore campus by visiting the Art, Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Centre and browse through the Museum.

Graeme Rugby Day
Time: 14:45  | Venue: Graeme College
Watch Kingswood 1st XV vs Pearson at the Graeme College festival

Jubilee Gala Dinner
Time: 19h00 | Venue: Kingswood College High-Performance Centre | Theme: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow | Dress: Formal:  Jacket & Tie
Please join us for a night of elegance and sophistication as we celebrate our 125 Jubilee.  We invite the Kingswood community to join us for what promises to be a magical evening of honouring our incredible school’s history and toasting to its exciting future!   
 


Sunday 17th, March

Jubilee Thanksgiving Service
Time: 09h30 | Venue: Kingswood Chapel

Dedication of the Jubilee Walkway and Time Capsule
Time: 10h00 | Venue: School House Lawn
Jubilee Pathway - The new Jubilee Pathway is a tribute to all Kingswoodians who have contributed towards the richness of our amazing school, make sure you leave your mark.
The Time Capsule - this will be buried in front of School House. A historic cache of goods and/or information that is intended as a method of communication with future Kingswoodians

 

Tea for staff, parents and OKs  
Time: 11h00 | Venue: Cops Lawn
Join us for tea on Cops Lawn for farewells and good wishes - guests, parents, staff welcome

JUBILEE COCKTAIL PARTY

JUBILEE GALA DINNER

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125 Jubilee Celebrations
Kingswood College
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